p>Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, even though requests for prior residence authorisations and residence permits under the Brazilian Migration Law are still being analysed by the General Coordination of Labor Immigration, deferrals are not being granted other than in emergencies duly justified to the immigration authorities.

The Federal Police is also only attending emergency cases, and since 13 March 2020, deadlines have been suspended and ceased to run.

Originally published 09 Jun 2020

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